Restaurants
Many of our restaurants feature fresh local seafood.
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Dolores’ Sweet Shoppe
Indian Pass Raw Bar
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The Franklin
The Franklin is a upscale casual dining experience with a southern flare located in the heart of Apalachicola inside the historic Gibson Inn. Welcoming all! We used to only be open for dinner but our hours have expanded tremendously. You can get a taste of The Franklin for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We offer indoor and outdoor seating.
Franklin Café & Parlor Bar Hours* Open Daily | 8am-9pm Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
*Parlor Bar open until 10pm Friday and Saturday.
Happy Hour: 3pm-5pm Breakfast: 8am-11am Lunch: 11am-5pm Dinner: 5pm-9pm
You can find copies of our menu’s on Facebook, Google, trip advisor, and our website www.thefranklincafe.com
We encourage our guest to leave reviews based off their dining experience with us.
Also to follow us on our social media to keep updated on any changes with The Franklin.
Find us on Facebook: The Franklin at the Gibson
Instagram: thefranklinatthegibson
The Smokehouse on Cape San Blas
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Crooked River Grill at St. James Bay
Eastpoint Beer Company
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The Station Raw Bar
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Hole in the Wall Oyster Bar
Captain’s Corner Store
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Joe Mama’s Wood Fired Kitchen
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The Owl Cafe
Half Shell Dockside
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The Mellow Mullet
The View at St. Joe Bay
Hours
4-9 PM Eastern Monday through Thursday 4-10 PM Eastern Friday and Saturday Closed SundayHappy Hour
$2 off all Sharable Plates and Drinks when you dine on the Rooftop 4 PM to 6 PM Eastern Monday through FridayLadies Night Every Thursday
Happy Hour deals all night long and half-priced assorted appetizers 6 PM to 9 PM Eastern on the RooftopDate Night Every Thursday
Half-priced bottles of wine and a free appetizer when you dine with your love downstairsCatering
We prepare a deluxe seafood boil and deliver right to your door fresh and hot! Select your favorite seafoods and savory sides, choose your sauce, and spice it up. Then get crackin'!Weddings and Private Events
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Old Time Soda Fountain
The Owl Tap Room
Up To No Good Tavern at the Grill
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Mangia
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Lou’s Bar & Eatery
Your Table! Your Chef!
Up the Creek Raw Bar
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
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The Beach Pit
Pollywhogs
LongBill’s on Cape San Blas
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Dave’s Dawg House
Mango Mike’s Sports Bar & Grill
The Food Truck- SGI
FatDaddy’s Smokehouse & Grill
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Izzy’s Cafe
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Tamara’s On the Go
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Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company
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Cafe Con Leche
Burger King
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Crave Food Truck
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Paddy’s Raw Bar
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe
Bayside Coffee Co.
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Lynn’s Quality Oysters, Inc.
King of Pops
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Adventure Island Ice Cream
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Posey’s Restaurant
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